Investigation into Proposed Sale of BankFinancial Corporation by Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC, a law firm led by former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is investigating the proposed sale of BankFinancial Corporation to First Financial Bancorp. The firm is seeking to determine if the consideration and process are adequate, or if the consideration undervalues the company. Shareholders who believe the transaction undervalues the company can contact the firm for more information.

New York, July 2, 2025 -- Two prominent law firms have announced investigations into the proposed sale of BankFinancial Corporation (NASDAQ: BFIN) to First Financial Bancorp. The investigations aim to determine whether the consideration and process are adequate, or if the consideration undervalues the company.

Monteverde & Associates PC, led by Juan Monteverde, has initiated an investigation into the transaction. According to the firm, the proposed transaction involves exchanging BankFinancial shares for 0.48 shares of First Financial common stock. The firm is seeking to assess whether this deal is fair to shareholders [1].

Separately, Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is also investigating the transaction. The firm is concerned that the proposed consideration may be undervaluing BankFinancial shareholders. Halper Sadeh LLC encourages shareholders to contact the firm for more information about their legal rights and options [2].

In addition, Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC, a law firm led by former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is investigating the proposed sale. The firm is seeking to determine if the consideration and process are adequate, or if the consideration undervalues the company. Shareholders who believe the transaction undervalues the company can contact the firm for more information [3].

These investigations highlight the importance of shareholder protection and the need for thorough due diligence in corporate transactions. As the investigations progress, it will be crucial to monitor the developments and assess the potential impact on BankFinancial shareholders.

References:
[1] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/hareholder-alert-the-m-a-class-action-firm-announces-an-investigation-of-bankfinancial-corporation-ce7c51dad18ff625
[2] https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20250811356784/bfin-stock-alert-halper-sadeh-llc-is-investigating-whether-the-sale-of-bankfinancial-corporation-is-fair-to-shareholders
[3] https://www.morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20250812dc50278/hareholder-alert-the-ma-class-action-firm-announces-an-investigation-of-bankfinancial-corporation-nasdaq-bfin